The Job Opportunity:
A well-established veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Medical Director to provide clinical leadership while continuing to practice thoughtful, evidence-based medicine. This opportunity is well suited to a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring colleagues, guiding medical quality, and fostering a collaborative team culture. The Medical Director will have the opportunity to help shape the practice’s medical direction while continuing to provide hands-on care for a diverse patient population.

Practice Information:
The practice provides primary veterinary care for a diverse patient population, including dogs, cats, pocket pets, and birds.

Hospital features include:

• Fully stocked pharmacy
• In-house laboratory capabilities
• Digital radiography
• Experienced and compassionate veterinary support team
• Multi-species caseload
• Strong emphasis on continuity of care and client relationships
• Supportive environment focused on professional growth

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality preventive, medical, surgical, and wellness care
• Provide clinical leadership and help establish medical direction and quality standards
• Promote evidence-based medicine and exceptional patient care
• Mentor, coach, and support associate veterinarians in their clinical and professional development
• Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuing education
• Support appropriate medical protocols and best practices
• Encourage appropriate use of in-house laboratory diagnostics and digital radiography
• Support high-quality care across a diverse range of species when appropriate to the veterinarian’s training and experience
• Foster strong communication and teamwork among veterinarians, technicians, and hospital leadership
• Promote excellent client communication and continuity of care
• Identify opportunities to improve medical quality, patient outcomes, and hospital processes
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, and development of veterinary team members
• Encourage a culture of lifelong learning and professional growth
• Serve as a positive clinical role model for the veterinary team
• Uphold the highest standards of veterinary medicine, ethics, and patient care

Job Applicant Requirements:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent graduate of an accredited veterinary program
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Pennsylvania or eligible to obtain licensure
• An experienced veterinarian with strong clinical judgment and leadership abilities
• Committed to evidence-based medicine and exceptional patient care
• Comfortable managing a diverse veterinary caseload
• Interested in multi-species medicine, with experience in pocket pets or avian medicine welcomed
• Experienced in mentoring and developing veterinary professionals
• A collaborative leader who enjoys building a strong and cohesive medical team
• An excellent communicator who develops trusting relationships with clients and colleagues
• Approachable, organized, and confident in clinical and leadership decision-making
• Curious and committed to lifelong professional development
• Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of veterinary medicine and professional ethics

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• Access to WOOF University and extensive veterinary learning resources
• VCA Academy mentorship opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, based on eligibility
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave, based on eligibility
• Student loan support resources
• Professional liability coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee pet care benefits
• Leadership and professional development opportunities
• Access to a broad network of veterinary professionals and specialists
• Additional benefits based on employment status and eligibility

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